An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Auction Archive finished in a deep tan

finished in a deep tan and is stamped in black ink with the SS Runes surrounded by the letters "R Z M" (Reichszeugmeisterei) on the right side

Cross is magnetic

105 mm x 150 mm

with the highest quality mounts - solid nickel fittings throughout

Black wooden handle with light contact

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Auction Archive finished in a deep tanA Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W and 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, as well as the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain, with the engraving Vor Reims, Okt. 1914. H. W; curved; measuring 41. 91 mm x 42. 36 mm; weighing 1838 grams; better than very fine condition.